Dent Corn Seed from China
Dent corn seed, also known as field corn seed, is used for planting maize crops primarily for grain production. It falls under HTS 1005.10.00 as maize seed intended for sowing, distinct from sweet corn which is excluded by chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming the seed is free from pests and diseases
• Verify seed purity and germination rates meet USDA standards to avoid quarantine holds
• Declare as 'seed for sowing' to prevent misclassification as grain under 1005.90